#h319# Byzantine Follis coin of Romanus III from 1028-1034 AD (Constantinople) islamic he contracted plague and died

he contracted plague and died in Sirmium two years into his reign

IS - XS / BAS-ILE / BAS-ILE

only religious motifs

- Cross on three steps with pellet at each extremity

REFERENCE: BMC 30

#h319# Byzantine Follis coin of Romanus III from 1028-1034 AD (Constantinople) islamic he contracted plague and diedWelcome to cc coins Up for auction is a Anonymoys 'type' Byzantine Follis coin issued during the reign of Romanus III between 1028 1034 AD ID# 319h (UK) Diameter: 27mm MINT: Constantinople OBVERSE; + EMMANOVH Bust of Christ facing, holding book of Gospels. REVERSE; IS XS BAS ILE BAS ILE Cross on three steps with pellet at each extremity. REFERENCE: Sear 1823